Vancouver police say woman lit on fire in random attack
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Vancouver police say woman lit on fire in random attack
Description
July 27, 2022
VPD media spokesperson Tania Visintin confirms details of a random stranger attack on Monday that left a woman in hospital after she was doused in gasoline and lit on fire. The suspect was not known to the victim, and the victim remains in hospital with serious burns.
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Vancouver police say woman lit on fire in random attack01:15 | July 27, 2022
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Nanaimo homicide suspect in court02:36 | July 22, 2026
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Independent Investigations Office takes over case of North Vancouver shooting02:11 | July 22, 2026
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Charges laid in Nanaimo woman’s death01:56 | July 21, 2026
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‘Poster boy’ for justice system catch and release sentenced02:45 | July 21, 2026
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Vancouver police say woman lit on fire in random attack
Description
July 27, 2022
VPD media spokesperson Tania Visintin confirms details of a random stranger attack on Monday that left a woman in hospital after she was doused in gasoline and lit on fire. The suspect was not known to the victim, and the victim remains in hospital with serious burns.
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